TCL Chinese Theatre Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the TCL Chinese Theatre. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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The exact prices of guided tours of the TCL Chinese Theatre are available upon inquiry with the theater, but expect to pay around US$18–20 for an adult ticket, and US$10–15 for a child ticket. Group rates are also available. Tickets to see a movie at the theater start at around US$18.50 for adults and US$16.50 for kids, including a booking fee.

Yes, the TCL Chinese Theatre is definitely worth visiting while you're exploring Los Angeles, and it's conveniently located on Hollywood Boulevard. You can take a behind-the-scenes tour to learn more about the theater's history, see a movie in its ornately decorated interior, or just admire the distinctive Chinese-style architecture as you stroll past outside. Many LA city tours—especially those focusing on film culture—pass by the theater.

Per one customer who booked the Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open-Air Bus, "The bus was roomy and we liked our driver, Titus. He was knowledgeable and funny. We passed lots of great places and were given lots of info on LA."

Yes, you can go inside the TCL Chinese Theatre by taking a guided tour of the historic venue. The guided tour takes roughly 30 minutes. Visitors can also see inside the theater by watching a film on its IMAX screens or by attending one of the theater’s many movie premieres.

What makes the TCL Chinese Theatre special is that the ground of the theater’s forecourt area is covered in handprints, footprints, and autographs of famous actors and celebrities. The movie theater is also famous for its over-the-top design—making it a Hollywood landmark and a regular host of movie premiers.

Yes, the TCL Chinese Theatre does validate parking when parking at the Ovation Hollywood entertainment complex. With validation from the TCL Chinese Theatre, you can park there for up to four hours for US$3. This is twice as long as validation from most shops and restaurants in the complex.

Yes, you can take photos inside and outside the TCL Chinese Theatre. On the behind-the-scenes tour, you can take photos of the displayed movie props and costumes, as well as the Chinese Theatre's intricate ceiling. Outside, you can snap photos with all the handprints and footprints of different celebrities.

To tour the TCL Chinese Theatre, book tour tickets at least a day or two in advance. If you want to see a movie at the theater, especially a new release on IMAX, book your TCL Chinese Theatre tickets as soon as possible to get your preferred seats.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the TCL Chinese Theatre. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Los Angeles:

• Hollywood Walk of Fame

• Universal Studios Hollywood

• Griffith Park

• Hollywood Sign

• Sunset Strip

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